1970 Mazda Luce vs. 1990 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1990 Mercury Tracer is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 2,620 cc, 1970 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mazda Luce weights approximately 115 kg more than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mazda Luce (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1970 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Luce | 1990 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Luce | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2620 cc | 1986 cc |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2510 mm |
